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Theses/Dissertations from 2001
Fabrication and characterization of periodically poled rubidium titanyl arsenate (PPRTA), Debra E. Krause
Quantification of adverb intensifiers for use in ratings of acceptability, adequacy, and relative goodness, Stephen John Krsacok
Magisterio y sentido de la fe: estudio de la relacion entre textos mariologicos del magisterio y la devocion mariana en: Latino America, Venezuela, y la Arquidiocesis de Barquisimeto, Grosso Antonio de Jesús Larocca
The role of cognitive processes in mediating the effects of hostile attribution bias and parental discord on childhood aggression, Jennifer Ellen Lee
Counseling with children who have undergone extreme stressors: transformation of roles and relationships within a school setting, Alexander Leon
Carolyn Forché's Angel bears witness, Cynthia Helen Lewis
Optimum location of thermal mass and phase change materials for reducing transient thermal loads through walls, Sutrisna Limas
Motivation of fourth grade students toward participation in the accelerated reader program, Karen J. Magoteaux
Application of piezoelectric actuators for vibration reduction in the F-15, Juan Ramon Martinez Ortiz
An examination of relationships between alternative teaming arrangements, academic achievement, and self esteem for disadvantaged middle school students, Lloyd D. Martin
Characterization of accumulated fatigue damage in Ti-6Al-4V plate material using transmission electron microscopy and nonlinear acoustics, Julia Lynn Stojak Maurer
Improved modeling and optimal compensation of unbalanced three-phase electrical systems using DISC analysis, Roy Alan McCann
A study of the relationship between student attitudes toward school and achievement on the Ohio Proficiency Tests, Gary M. McDowell
Effects of aging on working memory and workload, Starr Lynn McGettigan
My brother and I, Kathleen Marie Monnin
Discovering teacher professionalism: how urban public and private elementary teachers reveal aspects of professionalism in conversation, Connie J. S. Monroe
Developing a web site for Mound Elementary School, David A. Moodie
Analysis of ground heat loss using explicit forward difference method, Satyen Subhash Moray
A study of the effect of the integration of children's literature into the science curriculum on student understanding of scientific concepts, Emily R. Morgan
Catholic identity at St. Rita School: a case study of the practical application of Catholic identity, Veronica Jeanne Murphy
Development of a mathematical model to predict particle damping, Steven Eric Olson
Modeling the effect of prior corrosion on fatigue life using the concept of equivalent stress concentration, Clare Adam Paul
An algebraic scene-based algorithm for nonuniformity correction in focal plane arrays, Bradley M. Ratliff
Students' perceptions regarding their teachers' instructional qualities and practices, Blair Andrew Riggle
The effect of group support system use and task context on cognitive workload, Jessica Lyn Rivard
High-temperature tribology of silicon nitride lubricated with cesium-based inorganic films, Lewis Rosado
Support appraisals and interpersonal attraction: how are they different?, Jason Charles Roush
Novel quasi-phase-matched devices in periodically poled lithium niobate, Stephen Michael Russell
The role of cognitive dissonance, alcohol expectancies, and religiosity in alcohol use among college students, Regina Marie Schmidt
The effects of hyperlink placement on user orientation in web pages, Scott Eldon Schoeling
A descriptive study of transitioning children with emotional disturbances into an inclusive setting, Pamela Helen Scholp
Absolute rate measurement of the OH-vinyl chloride reaction using laser induced photolysis and laser induced fluorescence over an extended temperature range, Mohammad Masud Siraj
Variability in the effects of harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex spp.) disturbances on vegetation and soils in semiarid grasslands: integrating patterns and processes, Season Renee Snyder
Catherine of Siena: her life, mysticism and theology revealed through the methodological application of James Wm. McClendon, Jr., Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, Johann Baptist Metz, Geraldine Dixon Speer
A case study of a mentally handicapped adolescent using multiple means of communication, Dawn Renee Speidel
The role of adaptive photorefractive power limiting on acousto-optic RF signal excision, Dale Stevens
The synthesis form of the constraint manifold in the design of planar parallel manipulators, Jon Michael Stevens
The development of a hybrid agent-based program to assist in Design for X (DFX), Richard P. Storrick
DNA topoisomerases in mammalian meiotic maturation and preimplantation embryonic development, Jason Louis St.Pierre
Improving the performance of future differentiated service network, Hongjun Su
The relationship between forgiveness and personality traits, Lesley Ann Sweet
Active control of sound: using a feedback control technique, Asim Syed Mohammed
Teachers' opinions about half-day and full-day kindergarten, Jacqueline Elizabeth Drees Thase
A Kalman-filtering approach for non-uniformity correction in infrared focal-plane array sensors, Sergio N. Torres
Utilization of decision making skills as related to problem solving by entry level principals of secondary schools, Barbara Townsend-Champion
A needs assessment for a character education program for a small, rural high school in southwestern Ohio, Bridget Carlene Walters
Using a writer's notebook: a story of one student with a learning disability, Susan Bruce Watkins
The restoration and reconstruction of broadband imagery steered using a liquid crystal optical phased array, Jeffrey Joseph Weinschenk
Al nome di Gesù Cristo crocifisso e di Maria dolce: salvation and Mary in the life and writings of Catherine of Siena /, Denis Vincent Wiseman
Electrohydrodynamically augmented micro heat pipes, Zhiquan Yu
Improving quality of service for next generation networks with active buffer management, Bing Zheng
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
The role of philosophy of ethics in educational leadership, Fahmi H. Abboushi
Image estimation using photon-correlated beams, Muhammad Sajjad Abdullah
Nigeria and the emerging video-cinema industry: a critical-theological analysis, Patrick Ogwu Adejoh
End-to-end quality of service guarantees to video and multimedia traffic over next generation optical networks, Mohammad Ferdous Alam
Ferroelectric tunable coplanar waveguide components for Ku- and K-band microwave device applications, Abdullah Al Zaman
The perceptions of students and adults of the circumstances surrounding their success in spelling, Cynthia Ann Ambrose
Exergy analysis for industrial energy assessment, Wayne Thomas Bader
An analysis of elementary teachers' attitudes toward and the instructional impact of standardized tests, Joseph K. Ballengee
Hardware implementation of a variable coefficient finite impulse response filter used in audio processing, Eric John Balster
Assessing the impact of hypertext on learners motivation and achievement in language arts, Sharron C. Blake
Development of nondestructive evaluation methods to characterize anomalous microstructures in Ti-6Al-4V, Mark P. Blodgett
The relationship between paternal and individual gender role ideologies: implications for social support and psychopathology, Braden Andrew Blumenstiel
A study of the use of a neurological motor exercise program with learning disabled students, Barbara J. Brown
Investigation of corrosion initiation and progression under coating in aluminum alloy 2024-T3 using the scanning vibrating electrode technique, Autumn Marie Buchanan
Assessing the effectiveness of an intervention program on the Ohio Ninth Grade Proficiency Test: an exploratory analysis, Deborah L. Byrd
Collaborative organizational and instructional concepts: a study of their impact on academic, attendance, and behavior indicators, Lawrence Joseph Campbell
La virginidad de Maria: virginidad por el Reino: exploracion complexiva del ambiente socio-cultural-religioso de Jose y Maria previo a la Anunciacion y de su motivacion hacia un matrimonio celibatario, Osorio Ernesto María Caro
A model for competing failures modes in elevated temperature strain cycle fatigue, Gerald Thomas Cashman
Applications and progress in modeling of one and two dimensional photonic crystals, Casey Martin Clark
An analysis of teaming practices in inclusive early childhood settings, Linda Marie Comer
The effect of computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation on the memory of clients who are severely mentally disabled, Myra Christine Cummings-Hill
Channel-coded optical-code-division multiple-access networks, Guoquan Dong
Improving self-esteem in adolescent girls: a program case study, Shayne Simpson Downing
Reducing tensions between stories of the Church: an examination of narrative elements in Lumen Gentium, Richard Robert Drabik
Mary in Film: an Analysis of Cinematic Presentations of the Virgin Mary from 1897-1999: a Theological Appraisal of a Socio-Cultural Reality, Michael P. Duricy
Investigation of the role of chlorinated benzenes and phenols in PCDDF formation, Phillip Joseph Edwards
Development and generation of material behavior in a corrosion-fatigue environment, Julian Bert Fasano
Investigation of the relationship between telomere length and direct repeat recombination rates in Saccharomyces cevevisiae, Michelle Kathleen Fisher
Organizational structures and perceived cultures of community-charter schools in Ohio, Jeannine L. Fox
Implementation of a collaborative problem-solving model in an urban Catholic elementary school: teacher learning and change, Margaret W. Frey
A study of a positive approach to staff development for technology training, Catherine Elizabeth Fulton
The use of Paulo Freire's methods with residential life at a midwestern university, Domingo Antonio Gomez
Young children's attitudes toward the disabilities: does gender matter?, Soammy M. González
Establishing replicable subgroups among chronic pain patients using the MMPI-2, Mark David Hammerly
Kinematic synthesis of binary and continuously actuated planar platforms, Michael Stephen Hanchak
Attitudes and ability grouping: a study of the attitudes of heterogeneously grouped eighth grade mathematics students, John Forrest Hanson
Forgiveness and mental health: a comparison across monotheistic religions, Todd Anthony Heim
Divine comedy as a literary subcategory: the Commedia, Death comes for the archbishop, and Siddhartha, Ty Edward Henderson
An investigation into the impact that witnessing or experiencing childhood violence has on adult women, Jennifer Anne Hochdoerfer
Fretting fatigue of Ti-6Al-4V under flat-on-flat contact with blending radii, Alisha Lynn Hutson
Investigation of hazardous air pollutants formation from reactions of raw meal organics in cement kilns, Nabil Rami Kasti
The faith formation of Catholic high school administrators: the unique role of the laity, Patricia McNerney Kelleher
A study of one kindergarten literacy program and related efficacy with kindergarten children, Heather Christine Kilian
Liturgical illuminations: Marian theology in the Eastern Orthros, Morning Hours: a contextual study of Orthros for feast days of the Theotokos, the perspective of liturgical theology, Virginia M. Kimball
Investigation of ignition delay characteristics of Air Force jet fuels JP-7, JP-8, and JP-10, David Cory Kirk
Parent involvement in a midwest suburban early childhood center, Meryl Ruth Kline
The theoretical basis for propulsion control of aircraft, Brian William Kowal
Achievement motivation, perfectionism, decision-making and the moderating effects of problem type, April Lynn Lanzilotti
A study to examine implementation of rubrics as a measure for assessment in a visual arts program, Joan E. Lucas
The effects of anti-gender bias instruction on the attitudies of student perceptions regarding computers, Kimberly Marie Mackay
An examination of optical scatter from aerospace transparencies and its effect on vision, Peter Louis Marasco
Effects of ballistic impact damage on fatigue crack initiation in Ti-6Al-4V simulated engine blades, Christine M. Martinez
Microstructural stability and creep of directionally solidified aluminaYAG eutectic monofilaments, Lawrence E. Matson
Vibration damping of flexible structures by using piezoelectric materials, Alireza Mazdeh
Managing behavioral problems: Ritalin versus alternative treatments, Robin E. McAfee
The effects of audiences and notification on the performance of a sequential memory task, Jason Robert McGrath
A comparative study of failure criteria in composite materials, Bashar Yousef Melhem
Teachers' beliefs about their efficacy on parental involvement, Anette Melvin
The perceptions of young writers in an early literacy classroom community, Jennifer Metzger
Lilies outside the cavern: Hawthorne and the unpardonable sin, Eileen Hoenigman Meyer
Lessons in black and white: white teacher questioning practices of black and white students, Melva Elizabeth Mann Newsom
Electro-optic spectral tuning of a periodically poled LiNbO₃ optical parametric oscillator and generator, Ned Francis O'Brien
Stigma of mental illness: attitudes toward the mentally ill, Kimberly Mikich Oney
Effects of AIDS education on AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, and risk behaviors of juvenile delinquents: a six week follow-up, Tamara Anne Orr
Vibrational mode deactivation rates for gaseous discharge-excited N₂ on selected surfaces measured with coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy, John Walter Parish
Index-matched boundary techniques for reflective membrane optical scintillator applications, Jack Howard Parker
A study of admission requirements for post secondary art schools, Rosann Patterson
The impact of fourth grade students' cognitive development and performance on the Ohio Math Proficiency Test, Teena L. Paul
The effect of the natural literacy approach on the emergent literacy skills of preschool children with disabilities, Sandra Marlene Perry
Making a mountain out of a molehill?: the relationship between opinion of close relationships in the workplace and the need for control, Erik Björn Peterson
An analysis of organization and school success for students with attention deficit disorders, Frances J. Phillips
Effects of morphology and cross-link density on the properties of a dual-curing, liquid crystalline polymer, Andrew Damian Popp
Explorations of a teacher book club, Suzanne M. Powell
A three-dimensional finite element deformation analysis of plain weave woven composite subjected to unidirectional tensile load, Shashikanth Rangaraju
A study of the effects of a modified alternative day block schedule on student performance, Elisabeth A. Rankin
Three generations of one family constructing their recollections of their own educational experiences, Krista Lynn Rice
The relationships among childhood psychological maltreatment, self-esteem and adult psychological maltreatment in women, Maria Rinehart
Solid freeform fabrication of functional silicon nitride ceramics using laminated object manufacturing, Stanley J. Rodrigues
A pilot study for the program design and implementation concerning the use of technology in the classroom, Daniel Joseph Ryan
Use of white light interference profilometry to develop a nondestructive method to predict instability of loaded cracks, Jody Lynn Schroeder
Ultrasonic force microscopy for materials characterization, Edward John Schumaker
Single frequency, continuously tunable optical parametric oscillator using periodically poled lithium niobate, Bryce Schumm
Kinetics of static globularization of Ti-6Al-4V, Njall Stefansson
An evaluation of wavelet-based, denoising techniques as applied to low SNR, LFMOP radar signal pulses, Lori Ann Steinbrunner
Perception of arts assessment training upon teachers, Denise D. Stovell
Tribological properties of pulsed laser deposited thin films of cesium oxythiomolybdate, Karla Lynne Strong
Kinematic synthesis of four and six link mechanisms used in mechanical presses, Herbert Edward Stumph
Parent involvement from parents' perspectives, Sara L. Suver
An investigation of nonnormative childhood aggression in clinical samples, Tori D. Swartz
An analysis of the adequacy of calcium in the diets of preschoolers, Theresa Ann Taylor
Hydrolytic degradation of norbornene-terminated addition polyimides: a mechanistic and kinetic study, Katie Emaline Gunnison Thorp
Not because of, but in spite of: a qualitative study of high achieving at-risk African American college students, Karen Marie Reynolds Townsend
The gift of the woman - virgin, mother, spouse: the marian teaching of John Paul II in light of the theology of the body, Marianne Lorraine Trouvé
Development of an in vitro culture system for mouse spermatogonia, Katherine Schaefer Van der Wee
Uncovering mystery: a developmental experiential approach to wholeness, Gay Marie Weimer
Image post-processing technique for extending the microscope depth of focus, Taufiq Widjanarko
A case study of two schools in a school choice environment, J. W. Wimer
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Design and verification of a full sized emulation laboratory for vehicle dynamic ride control suspension tuning, Demetris Andreou Agrotis
Teacher perceptions toward establishing a sexuality education program for students with disabilities, Kristine M. Albee
A new and efficient theoretical model to analyze chirped grating distributed feedback lasers, Muhammad Arif
Development and application of face recognition technologies for automotive systems, Craig Martin Arndt
Analysis of noise in p-type GaAsAl[subscript x]Ga[subscript 1-x]As multiple quantum well photoconductive photodetectors, Kenneth David Beasley
Natural history and bioenergetics of an endemic Hawaiian chironomid: fluctuating stability in a stochastic environment, Mark Eric Benbow
The flow of supercritical jet fuel through a simple nozzle, Jarrod Patrick Bento
Axi-symmetric temperature distribution in cylindroconical brewhouse fermenters from finite element analysis, Bradley R. Bernas
Electrohydrodynamic enhancement of heat transport capacity of micro heat pipe arrays, Wilbur W. Bhagat
An assessment of the modified subjective workload assessment technique (ModSWAT) metric using pilot-in-the-loop simulation, George Scott Boucek
An analysis of secondary students' opinions of the type of science instruction which results in conceptual adjustment or formation, Lora Ann Brandon
Attitudes of fourth-grade students toward the use of computers in a rural elementary school, Michelle L. Brandon
A parameterized tool for the implementation of digital fuzzy logic controllers, Darryl W. Brayman
A descriptive qualitative study of how caring teachers' behaviors impact students' perceptions of their own academic learning, Donna Elizabeth Denney Brown
The "Heresy Affair" at the University of Dayton, 1960-67: The Origins of the "Affair" and Its Context, Mary Jude Brown
Development and verification of a thermal model for curved-layer laminated object manufacturing of polymer matrix composites, Eric Diwone Bryant
Coming into focus: educator and counselor perceptions of gay and lesbian youth, Robert M. Butts
The effect of student-led literature discussion groups on reader response, Nancy Carlsen
An analysis of the notion of trust in the literature of educational leadership: implications for professional development programs, Millie Loeser Chamberlin
The impact of looping on students' academic performance and social skills in a fourth grade class, Carol Ann Clune
The use of computers and technology in the multi-handicap classroom, Richard N. Cola
Lay Catholic elementary principals in the state of Kansas: self-perceptions of their spiritual leadership and ministerial roles, Nick P. Compagnone
Relation of reported Type A behavior to deadly force decision making in college males and females, Ann M. Conneally
An analysis of teacher perceptions of all day kindergarten, Dana Marie Darling
A study of the relationship between learning styles and academic achievement, Lora Therese Darras
The impact of word study on first-grade children's ability to spell and write, Michelle R. Davis
What are general education teacher's [sic] attitudes toward inclusion?, Tracy Debo
H.D.'s Asphodel: an experiment in style, Melinda Dawn DeDominici
Descriptive research on the primary looping program at Tri-County North Elementary school, Helen Marie Derringer
An investigation of the relation between television violence, violence in the home, and attitudes toward violence, Jennifer Lynn Dickerson
An analysis of teachers' opinions toward incorporating technology into the curriculum, Joy L. Drakes-Stokes
Transformational leadership behaviors of dietetic educators in two and four-year academic institutions, Beatriz U. Dykes
The effects of child sexual abuse and perceived maternal support on current psychological adjustment, Bettina M. Garner Earl
Vibration suppression in turning using a Kalman estimator-based controller, Ameen El-Sinawi
The pleasant disguise of illusion: the authobiographical" memory plays of Williams, Friel, and O'Neill ", Ann Dillon Farrelly
Developing pre-keyboarding skills in four-and five-year old children by using music and fingerplay, Kathryn Lynn Felice
An analysis of elementary teachers' opinions of students who begin school early, Tina P. Ferrell
A quasi-experimental analysis of the effect of literature circles on students' reading attitudes, Bridget Riordan Fiore
A quasi-experimental approach to determining the effect of the concept attainment model of teaching on sixth and ninth grade student attitudes and concept mastery, Constance R. Fitch
A controlled study of the effects of bondline reinforcement on the fracture behavior of a brittle epoxy adhesive, Mark Stephen Forte
An experimental study of the effect of free stream turbulence on adverse pressure gradient boundary layer heat and momentum transfer, Alex James Giese
A quasi-experimental study of cross-age tutoring and self-image, Juanita R. Gonzales-Jennings
An investigation of effective strategies in at-risk education, Cynthia B. Graham
A comparison of three library research approaches with high school science students, Cynthia Gulden
Dynamics of laser ablation of graphite, Si and SiC, Gyoowan Han
Tutoring services: perceptions of parents of school-age children, Teresa E. Hansher
A descriptive study of the attitudes held by visual arts teachers regarding the use of aesthetic theory in the classroom, Jillian Burd Hartman
The relationship between critical thinking proficiency and decision making skill in prospective respiratory care practitioners, Thomas Vincent Hill
The differential effects of physical and sexual abuse on internalizing and externalizing behaviors, DeLana Renee Hoover
A study to determine the opinions of teachers toward teaching with technology, Steven R. Huff
Computations of transition and separation with transient cooling, Yonghee Hyun
A study of at-risk first grade students' utilization of cueing systems in the development of text reading skills, Joey LeeAndra Jack
Feasibility study of new concept electrohydrodynamically-driven micro-pumped actuator, Sung Nak Kang
Assessment of children's social skills through self-report, Carla Marie Kmett
A case study of whole language, traditional instruction, and writing in the first grade, Cynthia Lynn Koth
Notched fracture behavior of a woven oxideoxide ceramic matrix composite, Victoria A. Kramb
Elementary teacher knowledge level of current brain research and its impact on teacher practice, Jennifer A. Krzystowczyk
An algorithm for computing the bit-error rate in thin avalanche-photodiode receivers, Ohhyun Kwon
A study of factors that encourage and discourage intermediate school teachers to integrate computers into their lessons, Jason Everett Laflin
Job sharing in the elementary school, Juliean Nassano Lawson
Word sorting and word boxes: are they functionally related to spelling performance?, Elizabeth A. Lee
Application of a commercial computational fluid dynamics package for simulation of industrially-relevant agitation systems, Mary Cecilia Lehn
Fanning the flame: transforming teachers by fostering transpersonal understandings through the arts, Jill L. Lindsey-North
An investigation of fretting fatigue crack initiation behavior of the titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V, Christopher Douglas Lykins
Environments and student attitudes: a survey of computer use, Jeff A. Lynxwiler
Infrared image upconversion using periodically poled lithium niobate, Philip Stephen Maciejewski
Attitudes of special education students toward computers, Pamela Matthews
Conceptualization and measurement of immediacy: toward a valid and reliable verbal immediacy coding scheme, Mary Lee Matuza
Attitudes of teachers and parents toward the project approach in the elementary classroom, Mindy McCullough
Teachers' perceptions of the inclusion of students with special needs within general education classrooms, Nita A. McKinney
The domain of contemporary alternative newsweeklies, Marrianne McMullen
Image processing for the characterization of surface material damage, Jaideep R. Mehta
The perception of parents of the Catholic identity of an elementary Catholic school, Mardelle Meinholz
On the measurement of in-situ antenna radiation parameters from scattering measurements using a general scattering parametric model, Enrique Alberto Mendez
Laser absorption measurements of the helium triplet metastable in an electrical discharge using a distributed-Bragg reflecting diode laser, Michael W. Millard
Characterization of periodically poled lithium niobate monolithic optical parametric oscillators and generators, Mark Joseph Missey
An analysis of reading attitudes of second and fourth grade students, Staci Marie Montgomery
Public school teachers' knowledge and attitudes about the whole language philosophy, Candace M. Moore
An analysis of the perceptions of community college faculty toward the use of the Internet as a means of facilitating student learning, Denise E. Moore
Personal characteristics and selected educational attainment of Catholic elementary school principals in relation to spiritual formation activities, Louise Prasnikar Moore
Teacher stress and burnout, Debra J. Mulhern
Laboratory study of optimizing moisture control in composting by using a water holding amendment, Izumi Nakaya
The effects of graphing calculators on student achievement on proportions and linear equations in first year algebra, Wayne Nirode
An analysis of the perceptions of elementary teachers currently participating in single-track, year-round school toward year-round school, Kathleen Ann Carnes Perkins
The effects of cooperative learning on fourth grade reading and writing proficiency scores, Janet Peterson
The effects of interparental conflict on college students' expectations and attitudes towards romantic relationships, Tamara Lynne Pfile-Stohr
The ballot, the bayonet, and the schoolhouse: the dynamics of change in the common schools of Franklin County, Tennessee, Mary Osweiler Powers
The effects of age on the perceived risk of warning signs, Nicole L. Proulx
Autism and communication using the picture exchange communication system, Shirley Purkey
Do superintendents that have met the highest number of Ohio's performance standards describe their leadership as more transformational?, Virginia V. Rammel
Distinctively Marianist: developing an instrument to identify cultural characteristics in a Marianist high school, Cheryl Feagans Reichel
The effect of three instructional approaches on student attitude toward reading, Jeremy Riley
Comparing multi-age and looping classrooms, Jennifer Lynn Rowland
The validation of an assessment device for the five factor model of personality, Colleen Brietta Ryan
Prediction of excess noise factor for thin GaAs and A1GaAs avalanche photodiodes using dead-space-based theory, Mohammad Abu Saleh
Teacher immediacy and student communication apprehension in the college classroom, Stephen Michael Scheidt
A study of the CAT and Ohio's fourth grade proficiency test, Karen Sharp
Characterization and quantification of fretting fatigue damage in Ti-6Al-4V by surface NDE techniques, Eric Brian Shell
Influence of pitting corrosion on the loss of structural integrity in aluminum alloy 2024-T3, Laura Beth Simon
Attitudes of students, parents, and teachers in multiage classrooms, Linda Forsyth Smith
The proletarian verse of Genevieve Taggard: the fusion of the private and the social, Amy Catherine Sokolowski
A descriptive analysis of the use of inclusion in the school setting, Connie Lynn Sparks
The effects of block transform image compression on the formation of interferometric synthetic aperture radar images, James Thomas Suhr
Integrating writing to improve math achievement, Jackilyn K. Thayer
Adaptive nonlinear filtering for noise suppression in images, Elizabeth Ann Thompson
Kinetic and mechanistic studies of the reactions of hydroxyl (OH) radicals with tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene over an extended temperature range, LeAnn Birklid Tichenor
Designing and evaluating an Altera based digital demodulator, Mohammad Imran Vakil
Attitudes and perceptions of an intervention specialist's work with a traumatic brain injured student, Angela E. VanFleet
A conversation through time: a descriptive study of the CORE program at the University of Dayton, Rita Joan Vasquez
Elementary building technology coordinators: supporting educational technology investments, Lori Lollis Ward
The impact of staff development programming on an intervention assistance team, Laura M. Warner
A descriptive study of visual perception deficiencies in elementary students, Cynthia Jane Watren
Soil microbial dynamics as a functional indicator of wetland restoration success, Julie V. Wolters
An evaluation of the effects of alphabet book reading and storybook reading on the letter identification of preschool children, Jane M. Worth
New high temperature permanent magnet materials, Jie Yang
Design and construction of a thermal reduction system for semiconductor metal hydroxides, Qiao Yang
A case study of student response to inquiry-based instruction and lecture-based instruction in middle school science, Jennifer S. Yarnell
Automatic target recognition application in mammography and synthetic aperture radar images, Khaled Salem Younis
Optical fuzzy computing and applications in image processing and pattern recognition, Shuqun Zhang
A descriptive study of two writing instruction strategies with at-risk second grade students, Krista G. Zinn
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Aircraft fuel system modeling using EASY5, Vanessa Acosta
Relationship between phonemic awareness performance and word identification performance for a sample of first grade students, Kristina Kim Adams
Behavior of capillary-pumped loops in low gravity, Jeffrey Stuart Allen
Achievement scores and perceived self-concept of sixth grade students in heterogeneous and homogeneous groups, Sharon Armstrong
Passive nutrient addition for the biodegradation of ethylene glycol in stormwater, Roger Antoine Azar
Topicsactivities and concepts to include in principal preparation programs, Lisa Jo Babb
An analysis of fourth grade parents' perceptions of student-led conferences, Catherine Mary Baca
A study to determine factors used by teachers and parents in classroom placement of children in grades 1-4, Janilyn Bartlett
Design, construction and testing of a remote-controlled gunfire simulator, Jason Garrett Baumbach
Paper versus CRT: the effects of the amount of text displayed and presentation format, Benjamin Philip Blinn
An analysis of primary elementary teacher opinions toward the use of instructional modifications in mathematics, Janet S. Block
Effects of fuel structure on emissions and stability in the well stirred reactor, James W. Blust
The effects of school entrance age on reading achievement at the eighth grade level, Susan D. Bohlander
The relationship between sources of social support and mental adjustment in college students, Brian John Borchers
Catholics, Kohlbergian and medical perspectives next to Jack Kevorkian and assisted suicide, Joel Alan Brickner
Factors affecting reproductive success of male and female ruddy ducks (Oxyura jamaicensis) in southwestern Manitoba, Canada, Robert Brian Brua
The professional development of a whole language teacher: a qualitative study of master whole language teachers, Aimee E. Buckner
The mariological doctrine of Charles Journet (1891-1975): a survey, Thomas Buffer
Women responding to their call to action: the lay apostolate program of Regis College, Massachusetts, 1950-72, Courtney Lynn Carlson
Reading with children: effects on reading achievement, Amy Carpenter
The relationship between fourth graders' attitudes toward reading and their home literary environment, Amy L. Thomeczek Chico
K-12 teachers' self-perceived competence as a communicator, Rusty Clifford
Least squares IIR filter optimization applied to real time damping suspension system, Karen Marie Connair
Chemical kinetic modeling of emissions from the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels in a well-stirred reactor, Gregory Michael Conrad
Angle estimation using adaptive monopulse MUSIC, Edwin Brian Culpepper
An eleven year comparison of academic advising at Catholic colleges and universities, Carol Cummins-Collier
An exploration of the motives, attitudes, and experiences of sport fans, Michael James D'Amico
An analysis of perceptions of gymnasts and former gymnasts toward participating in gymnastics training, Cheri DeLuca
Role conflict, role ambiguity, and changing family roles in single parent families, Stephanie Lorraine Derr
Design and implementation of an unstable resonator for a large bore multi-kilowatt CO₂ laser, George Logan DesAutels
Random time response statistics of avalanche photodiodes and its dependence on the mean gain and the impact ionization ratio, Guoquan Dong
A descriptive analysis of teachers' opinions regarding strategies used to teach basic addition and subtraction facts, Diane S. Douglas
The impact of PowerPoint on oral book reports by eighth grade students, Kim Droesch
Sliding mode vector control of the synchronous reluctance motor, James Wilford DuLaney
A study of the presidentprincipal administrative model in Catholic secondary schools in the United States, William Dygert
A study of the potential usefulness of electronic mail communication between student teachers, field experience students and university supervisors, Marie-Andree Eiting
Correlated and decorrelated alarm systems: a signal detection theory analysis, Paul Michel ElRif
Osteogenesis: isolation and characterization of the bone cell lineage, Nicolas R. Encina
Integrating mathematics instruction with the four components of language arts, Carol L. Evans
Effects of interdisciplinary teaming on academic achievement in the middle school, Laura B. Faulkner
Chaotic vibrations of heated plates, Müge Fermen-Coker
An experimental study assessing the effects of repeated reading on fluency and comprehension, Jane Elizabeth Fetherolf
Development and validation of a psychometric instrument for predicting AIDS related risk behavior: application of theoretical models, Rebecca K. Flynn
A constitutive model for the mechanical response of glassy polymers, Geoffrey Joseph Frank
Standardized test scores and classroom grades: is there a relationship?, Anne M. Futrell
The suppressive effect of pyocyanin on the humoral immune response of mice, Angela Maria Gallo
The prediction of anthropometric dimensions using stature-based multipliers: validation and application to gender and race groups, Aaron James Gannon
Parental involvement in America 1950-1998, Tamara C. Ganter
The relationship between educational and training programs and outcomes among at-risk adolescents, Richard Gates
An analysis of the effects of study skills instruction on reading comprehension of middle school resource room students, Govinda dasi Harmon Gottes
Distributional ecology of unisexual populations of the mole salamander Ambystoma jeffersonianum complex (amphibia: caudata) in western Ohio, Michele Gladys Guggenbiller
In situ nondestructive characterization of damage progression in ceramic matrix composites at room and elevated temperatures, Roger J. Gural
Examining the perfectionism-depression link: achievement motivation as a mediating variable, Hal Aram Guterman
A descriptive study of student placement into homogeneous English classrooms, Amy K. Hackenberger
Technological writing interventions for students with specific learning disabilities, Elizabeth A. Hanes
Testing and simulation of phase change material wallboard for thermal storage in buildings, John Michael Hannig
Standardized test scores and teacher personality type: is there a relationship?, Tammy L. Harris
Factors influencing teacher decisions regarding prekindergarten alternatives for children who are eligible but not yet ready for kindergarten, Teresa A. Hatton
A study of conservative Protestant Christian institutions' views of national organizational affiliation, Timothy Lewis Heaton
Analysis of bibliotherapeutic content of award-winning children's literature: a two-generation comparison, Sheryl B. Higginbotham
Prediction and measurement of heat transfer in a switched reluctance generator, Marvin Eugene Himes
A study of reading instruction materials and methods in elementary classrooms, Laura H. Hipp
Adoption, diffusion, and optimal uses of computer technologies for instruction in higher education: a case study of a midwest college, Alan Craig Hueth
Effect of self-regulation of mathematics using prompt cards in students with learning disabilities, Amanda D. Hunter
Lens transdifferentiation in human retinal pigmented epithelial cell lines, Wonhee Jang
Development and use of the laser induced fluorescence technique for static mixer analysis, Eric Edward Antonio Janz
An analysis of teacher opinions and practice regarding the use of African American children's literature in the elementary classroom, Rebecca J. Jewell
The relation between intrapersonal cognitive discrepancies and relationship satisfaction using expanded scales of the Relationship Beliefs Inventory, Elizabeth Curtis Johnson
Writing and self-regulation in students with learning problems, Heather R. Johnson
Predictive validity of phonemic awareness and word identification performance on spelling, Jenifer Jean Jones
Effects of the infusion of a conflict management skills program upon urban school climate, James Joseph Judge
Contemporary millenarianism: a theological response to the disaster syndrome, Warren Anthony Kappeler
The effects of minor alloying additions and microstructure on the creep behavior of Ti-47A1, Margaret M. Keller
Prospective memory and context visualization, Ken M. Klauer
Factors that affect teachers' attitudes in relation to using technology in the classroom, Susan Knippen
Dizzy as a magician, Keith Patrick Kost
Fabrication of a composite fiber array, Christopher Scott Kraus
Application of the finite-difference time-domain numerical analysis technique to ultra-short pulse propagation in nonlinear materials for optical applications, Robert G. Layden
Thematic instruction and cooperative learning: valuable strategies for urban at-risk students, Sherri L. Lewis
A manual for developing a community K12 Gallery for Young People, Jerri Luckoski
The effect of microstructure on the tensile and fatigue behavior of Ti-22A1-23Nb in air and vacuum, Stephanie Luetjering
A study of elementary educators' perceptions of how educators facilitate the learning of mobile students, Mary Seiter Martin
Uncovering a Marian attitude in the works of C.S. Lewis, Arthur Mastrolia
Methods of scoring writing on proficiency results, Brenda E. McWhorter
Fundamental studies of the oxidation and deposition of jet fuels, Mark Steven Mick
Teacher perceptions of portfolio assessment and its effect on student motivation to write, Dawn D. Millhouse
Implementation of floating point arithmetic in VHDL for a digital signal processor, Carlos Orlando Monzon-Vargas
A study of digital filter design implementation to reduce sample rate sensitivity as applied in an infrared seeker tracking simulation, William Dexter Muller
A study of primary teachers', primary students', and parents' of primary students perceptions towards the use of the Internet as a teaching tool, Elizabeth A. Nation
A descriptive analysis of regular classroom study skills instruction necessary for mainstreamed LD students in a secondary school, Ann Marie Norckauer
Behavior modification for autistic youngsters: an identification of factors mediating therapeutic effectiveness, Brent Joseph Oneal
An analysis of teachers' opinions toward standardized test requirements, Tamara Lynne Parker
The effects of a simple static visualization on document browse behavior, Thomas C. Pease
Trade-off study of external and internal power combining for x-band power amplification using thermally shunted heterojunction bipolar transistor power devices, Carl Iolani Pettiford
The effect of prolonged high temperature air exposure on monotonic and cyclic properties of a gamma titanium aluminide alloy, Stetson Kyle Planck
Interpersonal dependency and social support: implications for emotional adjustment among entering college students, Jennifer Leann Polewchak
Wavelet-based signal extraction for use with radar cross section data, Richard Michael Porter
Spatio-temporal feature-based objective quality metrics for digital image sequences, Gregory James Power
An analysis of fifth grade students' attitudes toward reading after using the Accelerated Reader program, Ronda D. Pritchard
Integrating primary mathematics and children's literature, Margaret Ann Redman
Mitigating effects of sewer line installation on a remnant wetland: local and landscape considerations, Sarah J. Reymann
A quasi-experimental analysis of the effects of using cooperative learning to teach social studies to sixth grade students, Jenny Lynn Roderick
Teachers' knowledge and teaching practices concerning aliteracy in the classroom, Tonia Rohlfs
Ave Maria, o auctrix vite: Mary in the visions of Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), Gregory E. Roth
A study of the relationship between music and mathematic scores and music and reading scores, Kathleen Rose Rutherford
An analysis of elementary students' opinions toward reading, Lora L. Schafer
The types of television programs children prefer to watch, Tara Nicole Schafer
The effects of graphic organizers on knowledge in eighth grade literature, Karen A. Schmerge
Practicing middle school teachers' perceptions of middle level licensure competencies, Gary Paul Schomburg
A case study of oppositional defiant disorder and the effect of a preschool day treatment program on this disorder, Shelly R. Schroeder
A quantitative study of the effects of phoneme segmentation on fourth grade students writing samples, Deanna Lynn Sellers
Basal textbooks vs. whole language in teaching reading to first graders, Judith A. Sell
Elkonin's word boxes: a strategy for successful reading and spelling instruction, Jennifer A. Settembrini
An analysis of high school teachers' attitudes toward computer related staff development, Janet M. Shanks
Differences between abused and nonabused runaway adolescents in coping strategies, Jennifer Soderlund Sharma
Early childhood educators' perceptions of kindergarten readiness in a southern Ohio school district: implications for educational leadership, Gay Lynn Pence Shipley
Net modal gain analysis of high-frequency InGaAs semiconductor lasers operating at high temperatures, William John Siskaninetz
The effects of time-of-day on the academic achievement of kindergarten students, Julie Ann Siwik
Parent expectations and kindergarten schedules, Lisa A. Smith
An analysis of parent opinions toward all-day kindergarten, Rhonda L. Smith
Attitudes toward job sharing in the elementary classroom, Abby Hall Spurlino
Public school teacher knowledge and attitude about whole language philosophy, Donna Startzman
Attitudes of teachers and students toward the use of multimedia presentations in the classroom, Sheri R. Steeber
Automated fabrication of bioceramic bone implants using laminated object manufacturing, Cheri Christine Steidle
A summer calendar of activities for use by parents of kindergarten students going into first grade, Debra S. Tauber
Nondestructive evaluation: an RF approach, Ashwini S. Thirunahari
A study of the perceptions of special and general education teachers about inclusion, Mindy Sue Trick
High resolution image reconstruction from digital video by exploitation of non-global motion, Timothy Ryan Tuinstra
The effects of peer tutoring on the attitudes of seventh grade students towards math, Diana Kay Vesely
The CAPITAL Discovery Project: a program designed to stimulate parent use of area informal learning sites with their young children, Carolyn Walters
A descriptive study of a total quality education team and its effect on third grade mathematics computation skills, Jennifer Warne
An analysis of therapeutic foster family and parent variables that relate to placement success, Jonathan Clark Weaver
Attitudes of intermediate elementary school students toward the practice of inclusion, Elizabeth L. Weeks
Evaluating the opinions of teachers on the implementation of a full-day kindergarten program, Lisa Michele Wells
The universal in Marjorie Agosin's human rights poetry, Sarah Marie Werner
Female aggressiveness following betrayal by a male romantic partner, Rosemarie Wetterau
A case study examining the instructional practices within the public school system for a child with autism, Ann E. Williams
Coping with chronic illness: an exploration of physical, spiritual and religious coping mechanisms, Carol Giglia Williams
A study of the test of cognitive skills and the Ohio Fourth Grade Proficiency Tests, Megan E. Wilson
Gender differences in fraction problem solving in high and low planning groups, Susan J. Woodward
A study examining the relationship between behavior and achievement among fourth-grade students, Denise Marie Wright
Analysis of phase stepped interferometry and novel robust phase unwrapping, Md. Iqbal Younus
XILINX FPGA design for implementation of IEEE format 32-bit floating-point arithmematic [i.e. arithmetic], Yuan Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 1997
Effects of structural parameters on the external optical feedback sensitivity of distributed feedback semiconductor lasers, Mohammad Ferdous Alam
High school teachers' knowledge level of anorexia and the factors influencing the teachers' perceived confidence level in recognizing the anorexic student, Rhonda McMillen Aller
Study of the digital spectrum compatibility of high definition TV and the low bit rate coding schemes, Ghazwan Al-Salehi
A study of the use of a performance based assessment tool to enhance the professional language development of beginning teachers, Jackie Marshall Arnold
Effects of parental involvement, socio-economic status and family structure on student ability, Jodi L. Back
Leadership behaviors of allied health division chairs in two-year community colleges, Cynthia Ann Beckett
The coordinators and the teachers: a description of exemplary use of technology in elementary classrooms, Susan Flynn Berg
An analysis of teacher perceptions toward teaching writing as a process, Mary Bidwell
An analysis of attitudes of fourth-grade students toward the classroom computer, Ulrike B. Blair
Personality and sexuality: correlates between personality traits on the NEO-PI-R and two measures of sexual attitudes and practices, William John Bobowicz
The phase evolution, creep and tensile behavior of two-phase orthorhombic titanium alloys, Carl Boehlert
Effect of parent training in reading strategies on the attitudes of third grade students toward reading at home, Jean C. Boltz
An analysis of language maturity, verbal aggression, argumentativeness, and propensity toward violence in middle school adolescents, Marvenia Elaine Bosley
Phase matched coupling for ladar systems incorporating single mode optical fiber receivers, Christopher David Brewer
A comparison of the programming languages of the TI-82 and Casio CFX-9850G graphing calculators, Laura M. Bristol
History of parent education in the United States from 1965 to the present, Diane M. Brogan
The attitudes of eighth grade students toward Quest-Skills for Adolescence, Mary J. Buechler
An experimental study using wait time in reading, Joy Daniels Burcham
Experimental verification of a two scale model for high freestream turbulence flows, Gregory Charles Cala
A comparison of two instructional approaches for reducing work-related body-part discomfort among computer operators, Joyce Anne Cameron
Parental involvement in the homework process, Victoria D. Church
In situ nondestructive evaluation of in-phase thermomechanical fatigue and sustained load damage in an SCS-6TI-6AL-4V metal matrix composite, Gregory Scott Clemons
Extended antenna tolerance theory and its application to satellite antennas, Christopher Todd Colliver
A descriptive study on natural stroke tendencies in manuscript and cursive handwriting, Barbara G. Coomes
A study of cooperative learning strategies used in the elementary classroom, Molly Anne Coulter
A descriptive analysis of the opinions of college students and faculty toward distance learning, Lois M. Cox
A guide for first year middle school teachers, Elizabeth Ann Coyne
The effects of an inquiry-based training program on teachers' teaching styles, Bunny S. Crockett
Dialogic picture book reading: an early intervention strategy for language remediation, Rebecca K. Cronkleton
Ambient odor and knowledge acquisition, retention, and retrieval, Diane Louise Crosthwaite
A comparison of teacher and parent attitudes toward character education in the public school, Tracy L. Crow
A descriptive study of birth order and testing during the middle school years, Stephanie Anne Cummings
A self-monitoring device to increase the usage of certain study skills and behaviors of learning disabled students, Betty G. Dean
Chronic pain and treatment in multidisciplinary programs: factors related to success for medicare versus private pay patients, Erin Laura Demirjian
A descriptive analysis of responses of students and parents toward student-led conferences 1997, Laurie Joy Miller Deubner
The effects of a unit dog on children and adolescents in a residential treatment center, Manjot Kaur Dhooper
The effect of daily journal writing on reading achievement of first grade students, Sara A. Dinneen
The expression and role of fibroblast growth factor receptors in Xenopus laevis regenerating hindlimbs, Christopher Alan D'Jamoos
Multichannel nonlinear filters for signal and image restoration, Radaan Ayadh Dosari
The development and significance of Catholic secondary education in the Archdiocese of Benin City: implications for the future of Catholic education in Nigeria, Isaac Prest Ebeigbe
Transformational leadership bridging theory with reality: case study of a selected superintendent Linda Edwards-Williams, Linda Edwards-Williams
The development of a multi-purpose handbook for Cortland Alternative High School, Lauren N. Faessler
Effects of a trimester system at Peebles High School as perceived by students, faculty, and administration, Beth M. Faulkner
Transient heat and mass transfer modeling aspects of rechargeable lithiumpolymer electrolyte batteries, Joseph P. Fellner
The effect of computer assisted instruction on mathematics achievement, Lynn A. Ford
The benefits of school-sponsored computer training for high school teachers, Kurt A. Fox
Speaker independent phoneme recognition with a binaural auditory image model, Keith Ivan Francis
Negotiator performance using computerized negotiation support systems, Julie L. Garloch
Parental involvement and school governance: three emphases, James E. Gay
An analysis of students' attitudes toward the use of computer-based multimedia instruction in learning selected United States history concepts, Eric S. Gearhart
Perceptions of physician credibility and patient communication satisfaction as affected by race and sex of the physician, Veronica A. Gerace
Learning centers in language arts and mathematics for first grade teachers, Rebecca Gerardi
An analysis of teacher perceptions and attitudes of the use of traditional basal readersskills based approach and literature-based approach to reading instruction, Lisa Holly Gerrard-Dillon
Investigation of halon 1301 interactions in methane combustion, Matthew G. Getz
Validation of the Structured Simulated Clinical Examination used to assess learning outcomes in the Associate Degree Nursing program, Gloria Kelsey Goldman
Continuous wave singly resonant intracavity optical parametric oscillators using periodically poled LiNbO₃, Leonel Pastor Gonzalez
Trajectory tracking control of a pneumatic cylinder using an adaptive multilayer neural network, David Charles Gross
An analysis of teachers perceptions of portfolio assessment as an alternative assessment approach, Peter R. Hall
Kinesthetics and the effects on classroom test scores, Kimberly A. Hampton
Transactional reading and writing: a course proposal, Marie Lynelle Harmon
Parent knowledge and attitudes of multiage education, Lorraine Henn and Jill Jackson
The effects of technology on achievement in a cooperative learning environment, William Arthur Hewitt
Literature based thematic teaching in the first grade, Carol Lynn Hilty
High school students' knowledge and attitudes about recycling, Stephen J. Hoover
The effects of a chromium containing beverage on sprint cycle performance following 60-minutes of continuous cycling, Mary Ellen Horn
The effects of shared reading versus independent reading on reading comprehension, Teri Hurst
The impact of personality disorder pathology on social and interpersonal functioning, Nicole Lee Isackson
A study assessing elementary teachers' knowledge and attitudes after hands-on science training toward the teaching of science, Ellen E. Isbell
Effects of conventional machining on high cycle fatigue behavior of the intermetallic alloy Ti-47 Al-2Nb-2Cr (at%), Peggy Ellis Jones
An experimental study on the effects of instructional simulations on citizenship instruction in high school, Shaun B. Kelly
Exploring the need for a Catholic based preschool in Piqua, Ohio, Joyce M. Kemper
Total communication in the early childhood classroom, Bonita M. Kinney
A descriptive analysis of the opinions of specific students, parents, and teachers toward the wearing of uniforms to public schools, Tori L. Kitchen
